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Top 5 Reasons to Go to SMC Vision, Mission & Goals Santa Monica College About SMC Facts and Stats History A Celebration of Distinction I tell everyone that if there’s anything they can imagine accomplishing in their lives, SMC is the absolute best place to get started toward it.  — Michael Soto, Psychology Prologue Santa Monica College educates the whole person…I think that’s extraordinary and represents a high civic and educational ideal. — Kenneth Starr, historian The end of the Roaring Twenties ushered in the Great Depression, the first Academy Awards were held, and a certain Santa Monica Junior College opened its doors to 153 students. Evolving missions led to new names — “Santa Monica City College” — and eventually “Santa Monica College,” to reflect the College’s service to the Westside, and to the Greater Los Angeles. A pioneer of the uniquely American community college movement, SMC fulfills the educational needs of the broadest possible cross-section of its community. The first-generation college student who struggled with science and thought her dream of going to medical school would remain just a dream, the new immigrant wanting to learn English, or the single parent seeking to acquire skills for a better job, the College has fulfilled thousands of such aspirations, and more. Today, SMC leads the nation in transferring students to the prestigious University of California system — a record unbroken for over 25 years — and serves more than 30,000 students. Set on a 38-acre main campus with five satellite locations across the sunny seaside city of Santa Monica, SMC offers students the collegial experience and educational quality typically found at a scholastically rigorous four-year college or university, at a fraction of the cost. The 21st century rolled in with major growth for SMC: a new campus opened in a prime downtown location for its Emeritus, education for older adults; two bonds — Measure U and Measure S, totaling $295 million — passed by local voters; a modern library unveiled; and “equalization” funding gained, ending two decades of state funding inequality. Measure V, a $345 million bond was approved in 2016 to complete the SMC Master Plan. A New Leader: Dr. Kathryn E Jeffery, 2016 In 2015, Santa Monica College bid farewell to Dr. Chui L. Tsang, who served as Superintendent/ President for nearly a decade and championed the college’s forward-looking Global Citizenship Initiative, among other accomplishments. Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery was selected to be SMC’s next Superintendent/ President after a nationwide search. With over three decades of diverse higher education experience—encompassing roles as professor, counselor, and administrator—from arts and educational leadership education, to student services and Career Technical Education, Dr. Jeffery is a passionate advocate for higher education, one who takes pride in a student-centered approach to leadership and decision-making. A Working Edge Spurred by more than 100 letters of support from top names in government, politics, and the LA technology and entertainment industries, Santa Monica College proposed offering a Bachelor’s degree in the emerging, but high-demand field of Interaction Design. In May 2015, SMC was selected to be one of the first 15 California community colleges to be a part of this historic pilot program. SMC’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Interaction Design prepares students for careers as interaction designers in Silicon Beach, the moniker given to the Westside’s rising tech scene, and offer a gateway to professional advancement for many. The College’s reputation as the Westside’s leading job trainer was also heightened by its role in creating an LA-based consortium called the “Los Angeles High Impact Information Technology, Entertainment & Entrepreneurship, and Communications Hubs.” Better known by its acronym LA HI-TECH, the group was recognized in 2015 by President Obama’s TechHire Initiative for its work in preparing students for jobs in the information, communication and technology sector. To encourage more students onto pathways toward careers and further higher education, SMC expanded dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, creating special programs like First Year Experience and Summer JAMS to give first-time college students a head start. Also, the SMC Board of Trustees waived enrollment fees for high school students, and those who qualify can now take classes at SMC for free. Through strong industry partnerships, exceptional faculty, and dynamic programs, SMC maintains a robust Career Technical Education division. There are over 110 Career Technical Education degrees and certificates at the college, in traditional fields ranging from Business to Health Sciences, and emerging ones like Graphic Design and Sustainable Technologies. Championing All Students SMC is a real magnet for students from all over the world. They all have a story, and interacting with them makes life very colorful.  — Radka Varimezova, Science Santa Monica College’s longstanding achievement as California’s leading transfer institution comes with a special pride, because SMC is also the leader in transferring African American and Latino students to UC campuses. The recent emphasis on closing the achievement gap — ensuring that all students are able to succeed, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or gender — has brought renewed funding from the state. The vision of the College’s past President Richard Moore, who realized the value of strong student support, laid the foundation to make SMC’s counseling and student support system the largest in California. SMC’s cornucopia of special programs has grown with the inclusion of programs like the Veterans’ Resource Center, the First Year Experience for first-time college students, the Guardian Scholars Program for foster youth and — thanks to a $6 million federal grant, the second such five-year grant for the building up of STEM (Science, Technology, Eng SMC Appoints Dr. Tania Acosta New VP of Student Success - Santa Monica College Skip to content Menu About Toggle submenu About History Facts & Stats Spotlight on Students Spotlight on Faculty Contact Directory Hours Tours Campuses Maps & Directions Degrees & Certificates Parking & Transportation Employment     Academics Toggle submenu Degrees & Certificates Academic Departments Areas of Interest Program Maps Career Education Class Schedule College Catalog Community Learning Online Learning Sustainability Education Admission & Aid Toggle submenu Admissions & Records How to Be an SMC Student First-Time Student Current Students International Students Dates & Deadlines Tuition & Fees Payment - Cashier's Office Welcome Center Financial Aid & Scholarships Aid Types Net Price Calculator Scholarships Student Employment         Student Support Toggle submenu Academic Support Computer Labs Counseling Library Online Learning Support Tutoring Transfer Center Student Support Bookstore Campus Life Career Services Cashier's Office Concerns Direct Connect Disability Resources GPS Health & Wellbeing New & First-Year Support Special Programs DREAM Program Student Equity Center Veterans Success Center More Resources Community Toggle submenu News Calendar of Events In Focus Magazine Arts & Culture Art Gallery KCRW The Broad Stage Planetarium SMC Podcasts Santa Monica Review Calendars Campus Life Athletics Clubs Student Government The Corsair Online SMC Foundation Sustainability Center   Login Canvas Corsair Connect GPS Info For New Students Current Students International Students Faculty & Staff Parents Apply Visit Request Info Search We’ll help you get the information you need Button search IN THIS SECTION SMC News SMC Student Martin Orea Named a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 2026 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Recipient SMC Public Policy Institute Presents 2026 Spring Symposium May 17-21 Author Readings Celebrate Release of Spring 2026 Santa Monica Review on April 12 SMC Corsair, Journalism Students Earn 23 National and Statewide Awards & Honors Santa Monica College Designated a Black-Serving Institution SMC Planetarium Shows Explore the Spring Skies Emeritus Gallery Opens 2026 Annual Student Photo Exhibit March 5 SMC Opens Spring 2026 Masters of Dance Series Feb. 26 United Way of Greater LA Gives $355k Boost to SMC Homeless Service Work Program SMC #1 in UC Transfers for 35 Years, #1 to USC, LMU & Columbia Outside of NY More News Articles Announcements Find an Expert Coronavirus Media Inquiries President's Messages SMC In Focus SMC In the News Bulletins Guidelines December 3, 2025 SMC Appoints Dr. Tania Acosta New VP of Student Success Dr. Tania Acosta will serve as Santa Monica College’s new Vice President of Student Success, effective Jan.2, 2026. A seasoned administrator and first-generation high school and college graduate, Dr Acosta brings more than 24 years’ experience in key senior-level positions at the multi-campus, Hispanic-Serving Institution of Miami Dade College, including those of Interim Campus President, Dean of Student Services, Director of Campus Administration, Emergency Management Incident Commander, Chief Information Officer, Facilities Coordinator, and also as adjunct faculty. Santa Monica College News SMC Appoints Dr. Tania Acosta New VP of Student Success SMC Appoints Dr. Tania Acosta New VP of Student Success As Chief Student Services Officer, She Will Provide Strategic Oversight for an Array of Student Services and Enrollment Functions   SANTA MONICA, CA —Following unanimous approval by the Santa Monica College (SMC) Board of Trustees at their meeting held Tuesday night, Dec. 2, 2025, SMC announces the appointment of Dr. Tania Acosta as its new Vice President of Student Success , effective Jan.2, 2026. Dr. Acosta was selected after a nationwide search guided by consultation firm PPL, Inc. A seasoned administrator and first-generation high school and college graduate, Dr Acosta brings more than 24 years’ experience in key senior-level positions at the multi-campus, Hispanic-Serving Institution of Miami Dade College , including those of Interim Campus President, Dean of Student Services, Director of Campus Administration, Emergency Management Incident Commander, Chief Information Officer, Facilities Coordinator, and also as adjunct faculty. As SMC’s Vice President of Student Success, Dr. Acosta will serve as the Chief Student Services Officer and as a member of the College’s senior leadership team . She will provide strategic oversight and operational direction for a comprehensive, complex array of student services and enrollment functions, including but not limited to, Counseling and Retention , Student Success Initiatives , Student Life , Special Programs , Student Outreach and Onboarding , Enrollment Services , Financial Aid , Student Health and Wellness , Marketing , and Campus Police , and other duties as assigned. Additionally, she will provide leadership in advancing institutional goals related to equity, student access, retention, student support, and degree completion. “It is significant to note that Dr. Tania Acosta’s student-centered, innovative, and equity-driven leadership has enriched an institution that, like Santa Monica College, is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution and also serves a diverse, global student body,” said SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery . “Her perspectives and richly varied experience will be invaluable as we strengthen the ways in which SMC serves students today and as we reimagine how best to meet student, community, and industry needs in an ever-changing world.” "I am incredibly honored to be joining the Santa Monica College community. My goal is to build upon Santa Monica's existing legacy by collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to remove barriers while ensuring a supportive and equitable environment for every student's personal journey,” said Dr. Tania Acosta. “I am particularly excited to champion initiatives that will ensure not just matriculation, but that all our students thrive and graduate with confidence.” Dr. Acosta’s vast experience involves key roles and responsibilities specifically relating to student enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, community resource development, employee compensation, deferred maintenance, emergency management, fiscal accountability & austerity measures, employee leadership training and development. Her background includes training and experience dealing with mental health, and suicide prevention. She currently chairs the campus Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) , has National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification, and served as Campus Incident Commander for more than a decade. Furthermore, she served as a member of the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinated Community Response Team .  In the community, she served as a member of the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce , and is a current member of the Board of the Economic Development Council (EDC) of South Miami-Dade . The EDC serves a community of over 600,000 residents, 140,000 workers, and 20,000 businesses in South Miami-Dade. In her capacity as a board member, Dr. Acosta has oversight of the strategic economic development plan dedicated to the sustainability, resiliency and vitality of the unique communities served by the EDC. Dr. Acosta earned a Baccalaureate degree in Public Administration from Florida International University , a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University , and a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Leadership/Organizational Leadership from NOVA Southeastern University . 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SMC has once again ranked as California’s leading transfer college to the University of California for 35 straight years, transferring more students to UC campuses than any another community college. SMC also continued to be the leader for African American and Latinx transfers to the UC and is still the leading transfer college to USC and Loyola Marymount University. In addition, SMC held steady onto another longstanding transfer record—as top feeder outside of New York to the Ivy League Columbia University. Santa Monica College News SMC #1 in UC Transfers for 35 Years, #1 to USC, LMU & Columbia Outside of NY Santa Monica College #1 in UC Transfers for 35 Consecutive Years SMC Also Maintained No. 1 Spot for African American & Latinx UC Transfers, and Top Spot in Transfers to USC & Loyola Marymount University; Still Leading Transfer College to Columbia University, Outside of New York   SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica College (SMC) has maintained a streak as the No.1 transfer college to the University of California (UC) system for 35 straight years , per 2024-2025 transfer data released by the UC Information Center . SMC sent 995 students to UC campuses in the prior academic year. SMC also continued to be the leader for African American and Latinx transfers to the UC and is still the leading transfer college to the University of Southern California (USC) and Loyola Marymount University (LMU) . In addition, SMC held steady onto another longstanding transfer record—as top feeder outside of New York to the Ivy League Columbia University . Here are some highlights from SMC’s 2024-2025 transfer numbers: Among the 995 SMC students who transferred to UC campuses were 214 Latinx students and 59 African American students . UCLA is still the most popular campus among SMC transfers, with 437 students headed to the Westwood campus; UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara ranked second and third, with 162 and 112 SMC transfer students respectively. Annual data showed that SMC had more students enrolled at USC and Loyola Marymount University than any other community college with 126 and 90 respectively of admitted SMC transfers, making the decision to enroll.   SMC ranked fourth in total combined transfers to the UC and California State University (CSU) systems, with 1,991 students combined heading to UC and CSU campuses. The college’s transfer record reaches across the nation—to the Ivy League Columbia University. Maintaining its long-time record of sending more transfer students to Columbia University than any other community college outside of New York, 23 SMC students (out of 41 admitted) enrolled at the Ivy League institution in fall 2025.   “SMC celebrates another landmark year as the leading California community college transferring students to the University of California, as well as to USC and Loyola Marymount University—we are all so proud of this accomplishment!” said SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery . “It is a testament to the limitless potential of our focused and motivated students and to the dedication of everyone who helps guide, teach, encourage, and inspire them on their road to success—congratulations to each of them!” In a similar vein, SMC Transfer center faculty leader Dr. Janet Robinson expressed her sincere appreciation “to the entire SMC campus community, including our amazing students, for the latest transfer achievements.” “As these students transfer on to four-year institutions, I hope their SMC experience is never forgotten and continues to unlock doors and opportunities for years to come,” Dr. Robinson added. Each fall, among many such activities, the  SMC Transfer Center  hosts a  Fall College Fair , with 120 colleges and universities including six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) taking part in Fall 2024. In Spring 2025, SMC also hosted an inaugural Nursing School Panel and Resource Fair, with participation from UCLA, Mount St. Mary’s College , Charles R. Drew University, and CSULA . The Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs)  offered at SMC provide guaranteed admission for students who meet specific requirements to several universities including six  University of California  campuses,  Loyola Marymount University ,  Arizona State University (ASU) , and many HBCUs, among others. The  Scholars Program is a distinctive academic community within the larger SMC community whose aim is to prepare students—particularly freshman, first-generation college students, students from underserved schools and communities, and non-traditional students—for transfer to the colleges and universities of their choice. The program’s focus is on academic preparation and study for university-level work through writing, exposure to research, critical thinking, and analysis, along with intensive counseling and support. 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